NMS Archaeology Object 142375: X.GA 137 - Playing piece


Description

Summary


Roundel of claystone, possibly a playing piece, with circular fret-like pattern, from Scatness


Accession Number


X.GA 137


Other references

Not recorded1882

Original description

COLLECTIONS FROM BROCHS. Roundel of claystone, 3" dia., with circular fret-like pattern. Scatness, Shetland.

Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)

None

Discovery / field collection

Date of discovery

Not recorded

Method (e.g. excavation)

Not recorded

Place (i.e. location of discovery)

Scatness, Dunrossness, Shetland, Scotland, Northern Europe

Acquisition

Acquisition date

1882

Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)

John Bruce

Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)

Donor

Image

Image of Roundel of claystone, possibly a playing piece, with circular fret-like pattern, from Scatness © National Museums Scotland
Image of Roundel of claystone, possibly a playing piece, with circular fret-like pattern, from Scatness © National Museums Scotland

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